Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie Castos https://www.iomgeek.com Weekly comic book discussion podcast about the latest new releases and comic book related news! Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 en © 2017 IoMGeek https://episodes.castos.com/iomgeek/0527e9d8-c968-4634-9dab-a8b15b8ce4b8-fbthumbv2-2.jpg Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie https://www.iomgeek.com Weekly comic book discussion podcast about the latest new releases and comic book related news! IoMGeek episodic Weekly comic book discussion podcast about the latest new releases and comic book related news! IoMGeek iompaul@outlook.com false https://feeds.castos.com/56vw yes <![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2557277 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/spider-man-brand-new-day-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast The Funnybooks crew is back to chat the latest Marvel movie release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day!

]]> false The Funnybooks crew is back to chat the latest Marvel movie release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day!

]]> 00:35:53 <![CDATA[Vampires Everywhere! | Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:42:10 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2530353 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/vampires-everywhere-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • TV Update: Dutton Ranch, X-Men ’97 
  • Vampyrates & Operation Iron Coffin
  • Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy #1
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  • TV Update: Dutton Ranch, X-Men ’97 
  • Vampyrates & Operation Iron Coffin
  • Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy #1
    • ]]>     01:00:38     <![CDATA[Widow's Bay and a Whole Lotta Pulp Comics | Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:39:06 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2501253 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/widows-bay-and-a-whole-lotta-pulp-comics-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast The boys discuss the first season of the amazing Widow's Bay on Apple TV, and then chat about the latest relaunches of classic pulp comic characters:

    • Tarzan Beyond #1
    • Zorro #1
    • Flash Gordon #0, 16, 17
    ]]>     false The boys discuss the first season of the amazing Widow's Bay on Apple TV, and then chat about the latest relaunches of classic pulp comic characters:

    • Tarzan Beyond #1
    • Zorro #1
    • Flash Gordon #0, 16, 17
    ]]>     00:55:11     <![CDATA[ROM Returns | Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2492127 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/rom-returns-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate #1
  • MASK #1
  • Avengers Armageddon #1
  • Absolute Catwoman #1
  • Barbara Gordon: Breakout #2
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  • Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate #1
  • MASK #1
  • Avengers Armageddon #1
  • Absolute Catwoman #1
  • Barbara Gordon: Breakout #2
    • ]]>     00:48:59     <![CDATA[Weak First Impressions | Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:32:11 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2489695 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/weak-first-impressions-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • Dutton Ranch update
  • Deadman #1
  • Supergirl: Survive #1
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1
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  • Dutton Ranch update
  • Deadman #1
  • Supergirl: Survive #1
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1
    • ]]>     00:36:20     <![CDATA[Exquisite Ending | Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:10:44 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2481559 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/exquisite-ending-funnybooks-comic-book-discussion-podcast
  • TV Update: Widows Bay, Dutton Ranch, Spider-Noir
  • Exquisite Corpses #13
  • Superman Unlimited #13
  • Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 
  • Planet of the Apes / Fantastic Four #4 
  • Spotlight: The Fury of Firestorm
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  • TV Update: Widows Bay, Dutton Ranch, Spider-Noir
  • Exquisite Corpses #13
  • Superman Unlimited #13
  • Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 
  • Planet of the Apes / Fantastic Four #4 
  • Spotlight: The Fury of Firestorm
    • ]]>     00:49:26     <![CDATA[Absolute Grogu | Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 12:07:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2474166 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/absolute-grogu-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast We're back! In this episode, we talk about the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years, get caught up on the latest TV, and check about the newest DC title, Absolute Green Arrow.

    • Daredevil & Punisher: One Last Kill, Wayne joined the Apple TV camp
    • Star Wars: Mandalorian & Grogu 
    • Superman/Spider-Man
    • Absolute Green Arrow #1
    • Odin #1
    • Of The Earth #1

    Note: We continue to experience some audio issues, but we're working to resolve them for our next episode.

    ]]>     false We're back! In this episode, we talk about the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years, get caught up on the latest TV, and check about the newest DC title, Absolute Green Arrow.

    • Daredevil & Punisher: One Last Kill, Wayne joined the Apple TV camp
    • Star Wars: Mandalorian & Grogu 
    • Superman/Spider-Man
    • Absolute Green Arrow #1
    • Odin #1
    • Of The Earth #1

    Note: We continue to experience some audio issues, but we're working to resolve them for our next episode.

    ]]>     00:53:26     <![CDATA[Maul, Murphy, and Meadow | Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:51:01 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2420194 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/maul-murphy-and-meadow-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • Maul: Shadow Lord Ep 1-2
  • Daredevil Born Again Ep 4
  • Aron read GI Joe!
  • Thundercats / Silverhawks #1
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  • Maul: Shadow Lord Ep 1-2
  • Daredevil Born Again Ep 4
  • Aron read GI Joe!
  • Thundercats / Silverhawks #1
    • ]]>     00:47:29     <![CDATA[Catching Up On Born Again | Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:31:06 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2414663 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/catching-up-on-born-again-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • TV Update: Monarch, Daredevil: Born Again, Tulsa King
  • Batman #8
  • Absolute Superman #18
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  • TV Update: Monarch, Daredevil: Born Again, Tulsa King
  • Batman #8
  • Absolute Superman #18
    • ]]>     00:55:53     <![CDATA[Project Hail Mary & Superman Update | Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:53:17 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2412424 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/project-hail-mary-amp-superman-update-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast-1
  • Project Hail Mary
  • TV Update: Starfleet Academy, Taylor Sheridan, Monarch
  • Superman!
    • Action Comics #1096
    • Superman Unlimited #11
    • Superman #36
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  • Project Hail Mary
  • TV Update: Starfleet Academy, Taylor Sheridan, Monarch
  • Superman!
    • Action Comics #1096
    • Superman Unlimited #11
    • Superman #36
    • ]]>     01:01:39     <![CDATA[DC KO And What's Next! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2399022 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/dc-ko-and-whats-next-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • Lanterns thoughts
  • DC KO #5
  • Batgirl #17
  • Batman #7
  • Carmen Red Claw #1
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  • Lanterns thoughts
  • DC KO #5
  • Batgirl #17
  • Batman #7
  • Carmen Red Claw #1
    • ]]>     00:08:10     <![CDATA[Image Comics Spotlight! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2370208 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/image-comics-spotlight-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • Starfleet Academy Updates
  • Comic Announcements from ComicsPro
  • Exquisite Corpses #10
  • D’Orc #1
  • White Sky #1
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  • Starfleet Academy Updates
  • Comic Announcements from ComicsPro
  • Exquisite Corpses #10
  • D’Orc #1
  • White Sky #1
    • ]]>     00:49:03     <![CDATA[Spider-Noir! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2364202 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/spider-noir-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast The boys are back with a second new episode this week, discussing the penultimate issue of DC KO, an amazing Absolute Wonder Woman annual, the new trailer for Spider-Noir, and more!

    • TV News: Starfleet Academy, Spider-Man Noir, Super Bowl Trailers
    • DC KO #4
    • Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1
    • Transfomers #29
    • D’Orc #1
    ]]>     false The boys are back with a second new episode this week, discussing the penultimate issue of DC KO, an amazing Absolute Wonder Woman annual, the new trailer for Spider-Noir, and more!

    • TV News: Starfleet Academy, Spider-Man Noir, Super Bowl Trailers
    • DC KO #4
    • Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1
    • Transfomers #29
    • D’Orc #1
    ]]>     01:10:55     <![CDATA[Thundarr Returns! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:18:33 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2364191 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/thundarr-returns-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast On this week's Funnybooks, the boys chat the all new Jason Aaron Thundarr the Barbarian book, revisit Absolute Superman after a brief hiatus, and get all up in some Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four

    • Wonder Man / Starfleet Academy Update
    • Absolute Superman #16
    • Thundarr the Barbarian #1
    • Nova: Centurion #4
    • Planet of The Apes vs. Fantastic Four #1
    • Event Horizon: Dark Descent #5

    A second new Funnybooks episode arrives later this week!

    ]]>     false On this week's Funnybooks, the boys chat the all new Jason Aaron Thundarr the Barbarian book, revisit Absolute Superman after a brief hiatus, and get all up in some Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four

    • Wonder Man / Starfleet Academy Update
    • Absolute Superman #16
    • Thundarr the Barbarian #1
    • Nova: Centurion #4
    • Planet of The Apes vs. Fantastic Four #1
    • Event Horizon: Dark Descent #5

    A second new Funnybooks episode arrives later this week!

    ]]>     00:46:51     <![CDATA[Wonder Man! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2344944 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/wonder-man-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • Wonder Man on Disney +
  • Andrew Hops into Neon Ichiban
  • Discussion on Jason Aaron’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Iron Man #1
  • G.I. Joe #18
  • New (to us) Book Shout-Out - Invincible Universe: Battle Beast
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  • Wonder Man on Disney +
  • Andrew Hops into Neon Ichiban
  • Discussion on Jason Aaron’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Iron Man #1
  • G.I. Joe #18
  • New (to us) Book Shout-Out - Invincible Universe: Battle Beast
    • ]]>     00:55:31     <![CDATA[Starfleet Academy, He-Man, & More!]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2339347 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/starfleet-academy-he-man-amp-more
  • Streaming TV catch-up: Star Trek Starfleet Academy, Landman, Maul
  • Masters of the Universe!
  • Redcoat Catch-Up
  • Darkness #2
  • Exquisite Corpses #9
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  • Streaming TV catch-up: Star Trek Starfleet Academy, Landman, Maul
  • Masters of the Universe!
  • Redcoat Catch-Up
  • Darkness #2
  • Exquisite Corpses #9
    • ]]>     01:41:30     <![CDATA[The 16th Annual Funnybook Awards!]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:48:05 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2330479 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/the-16th-annual-funnybook-awards
  • Favorite Supporting Character - Dr. Zeller (Batman), Pegasus (Absolute Wonder Woman), Bruce Wayne’s Friend Group (Absolute Batman), The Northerner (Redcoat) - 4x tie
  • Favorite Villain - Bane (Absolute Batman), Samantha Strong (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees), Hades (Absolute Wonder Woman) - 4x tie
  • Favorite Hero – Absolute Batman, Superman, Batman, Spider-Man Noir - 4x tie
  • Favorite TV Show Based on a Comic Book – Daredevil: Born Again, Peacemaker
  • Favorite Movie Based on a Comic Book – Captain America: Brave New World, Superman
  • Favorite Cover - Transformers #25, Redcoat #13, Absolute Wonder Woman #6
  • Holy Sh*T Moment of the Year – DC & Marvel don’t release Batman/Deadpool digitally, DC & Marvel publishing books again, Val Richards Dies (One World Under Doom), Beneath the Trees #3 - 4x tie
  • Favorite Limited Series or OGN - Exquisite Corpses, Predator vs. Spider-Man, Superman Treasury Edition, Beneath the Trees Where No One: Rite of Spring
  • Favorite Writer – Joshua Williamson, James Tynion IV & Michael Walsh, Matt Fraction
  • Favorite Artist – Dan Mora (DC Comics), Jorge Jimenez (Batman), Tomas Giorello (Planet Death), 
  • Favorite Event or Crossover – Predator vs. Spider-Man, DC KO - 2x tie
  • Favorite New Series – Exquisite Corpses, Nova: Centurion
  • Favorite Ongoing Series – GI Joe, Transformers, Batman (Matt Fraction)
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  • Favorite Supporting Character - Dr. Zeller (Batman), Pegasus (Absolute Wonder Woman), Bruce Wayne’s Friend Group (Absolute Batman), The Northerner (Redcoat) - 4x tie
  • Favorite Villain - Bane (Absolute Batman), Samantha Strong (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees), Hades (Absolute Wonder Woman) - 4x tie
  • Favorite Hero – Absolute Batman, Superman, Batman, Spider-Man Noir - 4x tie
  • Favorite TV Show Based on a Comic Book – Daredevil: Born Again, Peacemaker
  • Favorite Movie Based on a Comic Book – Captain America: Brave New World, Superman
  • Favorite Cover - Transformers #25, Redcoat #13, Absolute Wonder Woman #6
  • Holy Sh*T Moment of the Year – DC & Marvel don’t release Batman/Deadpool digitally, DC & Marvel publishing books again, Val Richards Dies (One World Under Doom), Beneath the Trees #3 - 4x tie
  • Favorite Limited Series or OGN - Exquisite Corpses, Predator vs. Spider-Man, Superman Treasury Edition, Beneath the Trees Where No One: Rite of Spring
  • Favorite Writer – Joshua Williamson, James Tynion IV & Michael Walsh, Matt Fraction
  • Favorite Artist – Dan Mora (DC Comics), Jorge Jimenez (Batman), Tomas Giorello (Planet Death), 
  • Favorite Event or Crossover – Predator vs. Spider-Man, DC KO - 2x tie
  • Favorite New Series – Exquisite Corpses, Nova: Centurion
  • Favorite Ongoing Series – GI Joe, Transformers, Batman (Matt Fraction)
    • ]]>     01:41:30     <![CDATA[ABSOLUTE KO CATCHUP! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:57:11 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2315858 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/absolute-ko-catchup-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • Absolute Catch-up: Superman #14, Wonder Woman #15
  • DC KO: Red Hood vs. the Joker, Superman #33, Flash #28
  • Event Horizon: Dark Descent #4
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  • Absolute Catch-up: Superman #14, Wonder Woman #15
  • DC KO: Red Hood vs. the Joker, Superman #33, Flash #28
  • Event Horizon: Dark Descent #4
    • ]]>     00:54:13     <![CDATA[Reign of the Superboys! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2301632 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/reign-of-the-superboys-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • Reign of the Superboys
  • Avengers Doomsday Teaser Trailer
  • Alien vs. Captain America #2
  • Exquisite Corpses #8
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  • Reign of the Superboys
  • Avengers Doomsday Teaser Trailer
  • Alien vs. Captain America #2
  • Exquisite Corpses #8
    • ]]>     00:44:46     <![CDATA[Dreadnok War! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2288878 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/dreadnok-war-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • Crossover News: Superman/Spider-Man, Planet of the Apes/Fantastic Four
  • Movie News: Supergirl.Avengers Doomsday
  • GI Joe: Dreadnok War Update
  • The Darkness #1
  • Absolute Batman #15
  • DC KO: KO #2, Superman vs. Captain Atom, Wonder Woman vs. Lobo
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  • Crossover News: Superman/Spider-Man, Planet of the Apes/Fantastic Four
  • Movie News: Supergirl.Avengers Doomsday
  • GI Joe: Dreadnok War Update
  • The Darkness #1
  • Absolute Batman #15
  • DC KO: KO #2, Superman vs. Captain Atom, Wonder Woman vs. Lobo
    • ]]>     01:02:36     <![CDATA[Funnybooks' Pop Culture In Review 2025!]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:00:52 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2217482 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/funnybooks-pop-culture-in-review-2025 The boys chat about their favorite movies, tv shows, and more from 2025, and what they're excited about in the coming year!

    ]]>     false The boys chat about their favorite movies, tv shows, and more from 2025, and what they're excited about in the coming year!

    ]]>     01:12:32     <![CDATA[Funnyboooks Minus Zero! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2201045 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/funnyboooks-minus-zero-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • News Items: Bendis back to Marvel, Godzilla Minus Zero
  • Batman #3
  • DC KO: Justice League Unlimited #12, Superman #31
  • Amazing Spider-Man #15
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  • News Items: Bendis back to Marvel, Godzilla Minus Zero
  • Batman #3
  • DC KO: Justice League Unlimited #12, Superman #31
  • Amazing Spider-Man #15
    • ]]>     00:39:29     <![CDATA[FB KO! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:08:47 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2166077 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/fb-ko-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • Peacemaker
  • DC K.O. #1
  • Tranformers #25
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  • Peacemaker
  • DC K.O. #1
  • Tranformers #25
    • ]]>     00:39:47     <![CDATA[The Road to DC KO! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2158394 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/the-road-to-dc-ko-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast
  • TV catch-up: Marvel Zombies, Peacemaker
  • Road to DC KO: Superman #30, Justice League Unlimited #11, Justice League: The Omega Act Special
  • Batman #2
    • ]]>     false
  • TV catch-up: Marvel Zombies, Peacemaker
  • Road to DC KO: Superman #30, Justice League Unlimited #11, Justice League: The Omega Act Special
  • Batman #2
    • ]]>     00:39:29     <![CDATA[Controversy! (Funnybooks Comic Discussion Podcast)]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 IoMGeek https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/11486/episode/2146268 https://funnybooks-with-aron-and-paulie.castos.com/episodes/controversy-funnybooks-comic-discussion-podcast The boys chat the controversy surrounding Red Hood #1 from DC Comics, and touch on the latest movie and TV news, including Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to Superman.

    ]]>     false The boys chat the controversy surrounding Red Hood #1 from DC Comics, and touch on the latest movie and TV news, including Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to Superman.

    ]]>     00:47:08